How to Become a BCBA? Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Journey
What is Tactile Sensory Processing?
The tactile system receives information from the environment around us through receptors on our skin that receive touch. Our body then is able to interpret this information and decide how to respond to it. Tactile sensory processing is necessary to develop skills needed for daily activities and social relationships. When the brain has difficulties understanding and responding to tactile information it may be expressed as hyperrosponsiveness or hyporesponsiveness.
What is an FBA? A Guide to Understanding Functional Behavior Assessments in ABA
What is Tactile Sensory Processing?
The tactile system receives information from the environment around us through receptors on our skin that receive touch. Our body then is able to interpret this information and decide how to respond to it. Tactile sensory processing is necessary to develop skills needed for daily activities and social relationships. When the brain has difficulties understanding and responding to tactile information it may be expressed as hyperrosponsiveness or hyporesponsiveness.
Behavior Therapists: A Career Merging the Science of Learning with Fun and Compassion
What is Tactile Sensory Processing?
The tactile system receives information from the environment around us through receptors on our skin that receive touch. Our body then is able to interpret this information and decide how to respond to it. Tactile sensory processing is necessary to develop skills needed for daily activities and social relationships. When the brain has difficulties understanding and responding to tactile information it may be expressed as hyperrosponsiveness or hyporesponsiveness.
Enhancing ABA Therapy with Compassionate Care: Empowering Individuals through Positive Reinforcement
What is Tactile Sensory Processing?
The tactile system receives information from the environment around us through receptors on our skin that receive touch. Our body then is able to interpret this information and decide how to respond to it. Tactile sensory processing is necessary to develop skills needed for daily activities and social relationships. When the brain has difficulties understanding and responding to tactile information it may be expressed as hyperrosponsiveness or hyporesponsiveness.
10 ABA Techniques for ASD
Home 10 ABA Techniques for ASD Written By: Jeremiah J. Jones, RBT The internet is flooded with parent advice when it comes to working with their children. It can be even more confusing when your child may have a variety of specialized accommodations for their learning and life needs. Fortunately, in the field of Applied […]
ABA Therapy Salary Ranges
Home ABA Therapy Salary Ranges Written By: Jules Glowinski, BT Reviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Behavior Analysts are in high demand due to the rise of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is widely accepted as the foremost treatment option for autism. It is also being used more frequently for other […]
The Pros and Cons of Telehealth ABA Therapy
Home The Pros and Cons of Telehealth ABA Therapy Written By: Mariela Tapia Hernandez, RBT Reviewed by: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Telehealth services have rapidly increased due to the covid-19 pandemic, and it is now commonly used to provide reliable services across different providers. Telehealth is the use of communication technology to assist in the […]
What are the 7 Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Home What are the 7 Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Written By: Karina Sharma, RBT, BCBA Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is considered the gold standard of autism treatment. Utilizing a structured system of rewards and consequences, behavioral therapists can teach desired behaviors to learners and reduce problematic behaviors. A quality ABA program will encompass […]
How Antecedent Interventions is Use for Preventing Problem Behaviors
How Antecedent Interventions is Use for Preventing Problem Behaviors Home Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could prevent the occurrence of all problem behaviors? This would be a powerful feat. Well maybe we can’t prevent them all from occurring but we can definitely decrease the likelihood of many problem behaviors by making changes to the […]
DRA vs DRO – How Differential Reinforcement is Used to Help Change Behaviors
DRA vs DRO – How Differential Reinforcement is Used to Help Change Behaviors Home Written By: Marie Stankov, BTReviewed By: Tara Karen, M.S. Ed, BCBA, LBA When we think about fairytales, we think about a prince saving the woman of his dreams and living happily ever after. It can be assumed that the prince and princess gets […]
